Herald of War
Midnight Hunt Commander 86 • rare
- Set
- Midnight Hunt Commander
- Collector number
- 86
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $2.76
What it does
Flying
Whenever this creature attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
Angel spells and Human spells you cast cost 1 generic mana less to cast for each +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Herald of War was originally introduced in the Avacyn Restored set in 2012, designed to embody the powerful, militaristic nature of the angels on the plane of Innistrad. As a creature that grows stronger through combat while simultaneously lowering the mana cost of future spells, it was built to function as a bridge between aggressive playstyles and late-game scaling. The illustration, rendered by Greg Staples, focuses on the commanding presence of an angelic figure, utilizing a dramatic and somber color palette that emphasizes the weight of celestial conflict.
The inclusion of this specific printing in the Midnight Hunt Commander set serves as a thematic reprint, bringing the card back into the limelight to align with the return to the gothic horror setting of Innistrad. These Commander decks are curated to support specific playstyles, and the Herald of War remains a staple for decks focusing on tribal synergies or +1/+1 counter strategies. It is widely regarded by the Magic: The Gathering community as a reliable engine for decks running white, valued for its ability to generate significant board pressure when left unchecked.
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